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Supreme Court, Dowry Law, Cruelty Laws: Strict Laws For Women’s Welfare; Marriage Not A Commercial Venture: Top Court

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The court said the police were sometimes quick to jump into action in selective cases. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday said the strict provisions of law were for the welfare of women and not a means to “chastise, threaten, domineer or extort” their husbands. Justices BV Nagarathna and Pankaj Mithal observed a Hindu…

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Amid Techie Atul Subhash’s Suicide, Amid Techie Suicide Case, Supreme Court Lays Down 8 Factors For Deciding Alimony

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The case of Atul Subhash has reignited a broader debate over the misuse of dowry laws in India The Supreme Court has laid down an eight-point formula for deciding alimony amount amid the ongoing debate surrounding the suicide of Bengaluru-based techie Atul Subhash, who had alleged harassment by his wife and in-laws. Before he took…

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